A new study from our Department of Psychology has found that identity distress (difficulty forming a cohesive identity) could be a behind the higher rates of poor mental health experienced by autistic ...

We are the only place outside of China to host the photography exhibition. It commemorates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Palace Museum, established in 1925 and based on the site of the ...

The Church of England must do more to create a culture in which spiritual authority is handled safely, according to a new report from Durham University. Researchers listened to the experiences of ...

The UK’s landmark light art festival, Lumiere, will return to Durham in November turning the city into an illuminated art gallery. Visitors will be able to enjoy light artworks from international and ...

We’re celebrating a successful funding application which will enable our experts to establish a new training tool to help tackle weight discrimination in healthcare. Dr Kimberly Jamie from our ...

Professor Simon Hogg, Emeritus Professor in our Department of Engineering, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng). This prestigious honour recognises his outstanding ...

Girls who study in classrooms with higher numbers of girls than boys during early childhood education are more likely to gain greater financial and professional success later in life, according to new ...

Durham University will take a key role in delivering a new AI Growth Zone in North East England – an initiative that promises to create thousands of jobs.

In this project, undertaken in the 2024/25 academic year, the researchers listened to the experiences of victims and survivors who reported being harmed by Mike Pilavachi, a former leader of the Soul ...

Support for New Students We have a wide range of support available to help you get started at Durham and settle in. From online resources, to in person support hubs during your first weeks, there is ...